Walking holidays in Burgundy

Walking through vineyards is one of the most pleasurable types of walk and Burgundy with its undulating hills, patchwork of vineyards and charmingly sedate ancient villages with their roofs of multi-coloured glazed tiles, Gothic and Romanesque grand chateaux and monasteries is one of the most attractive wine-producing regions to visit. As well as the obvious vineyards to visit and taste, there is Dijon and Beaune, chateaux of the Dukes of Burgundy, religious sites and plenty of fine dining. As you walk through Burgundy, the villages on the route are those of some of the most famous Burgundy wines: Gevrey Chambertin, Nuits St Georges, Pommard, Meursault and Montrachet. However, away from the vineyards you’ll find forested hills and valleys, the Morvan Regional Park, the Burgundy canal and the limestone cliffs of the Rochers du Saussois. Burgundy is also home to several parts of Grandes Randonnées, particularly in the Morvan area. There are also many fairs and festivals, celebrating food, music and the film throughout the year, so it’s worth combining a walking holiday with a favourite pastime, oenology or otherwise.